2026 Minnesota Secretary of State election

The 2026 Minnesota Secretary of State election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Minnesota Secretary of State. Incumbent Steve Simon is running for re-election to a fourth term. Prior to Governor Tim Walz's announcement of his re-election campaign, there had been speculation that Simon would run for governor. Republican Tad Jude, a former state senator, announced his candidacy on September 12, 2025.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Steve Simon, incumbent Secretary of State (2015–present)

Publicly expressed interest

• Ben Weisbuch, chair of the Minnesota DFL Jewish Caucus (if Simon runs for governor)

Endorsements

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Tad Jude, former judge from the 10th judicial district (2011–2021), former state senator from the 48th district (1983–1989), and former state representative from District 42A (1973–1983)
• Wendy Phillips, business owner

General election

Predictions

Notes

References

External links

Official campaign websites

• Tad Jude (R) for Secretary of State
• Wendy Phillips (R) for Secretary of State
• Steve Simon (D) for Secretary of State